Yoga and Vegetarianism: The Diet of Enlightenment

by Sharon Gannon

According to Sharon Gannon, the single most important part of your yoga practice is the strict adherence to a vegetarian diet - a diet free of needless cruelty, harm, and injustice. Gannon offers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601090218
• ISBN13: 9781601090218
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Mandala Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Compassionate View on Oneness

Being a vegetarian who has a daily yoga practice, I have read many books on both subjects. This was the first book that made me take a hard look as to why I had not made the commitment to veganism. This compassionate viewpoint utilizes a step-by-step yoga method that reminds us via our daily practice that we are all part of the "oneness" of our planet. I have typically been a little self conscious being around some vegans. Vegans are compassionate at heart and really very kind in purpose, but I would feel guilty about the fact that I have a hard time giving up cheese. This book was written so that I now have a hard time even looking at cheese. I cried at the very real descriptions of the life of a dairy cow, and even though much of was not new news, Sharon Gannon communicates the message in such a heartfelt manner that it hits home. This book contains many gifts and it will affect your life. One simple gift was my now gratitude toward PETA... being a peaceful soul, I always steered clear of taking a stance, but these fearless people have a new place in my heart.

I'll read this again -- with a highlighter

I am so taken with this book. I've done yoga since I was eighteen and I've been a vegetarian almost that long, but Gannon's exploration of the Yoga Sutras and their intimate connection to a compassionate way of living and eating is as fresh and new here as if this were the first book on these subjects I ever read. Although the author's claim to fame is as an innovative yoga instructor and vegan activist, she's also an engaging writer who makes what could seem like advanced, esoteric teachings readily accessible. I do want to go back over the book and highlight passages -- so many of her sentences are little jewels, both for my own understanding of these topics and to share with other people.

The Compassionate Palate, Explained

"Yoga And Vegetarianism" by Sharon Gannon is an inspiring book, whether you are a yogi, a vegetarian or simply someone who is curious about exploring either path. With a compassionate yet compelling tone, Gannon weaves animal activism with Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - providing clear, moral reasons for why one should switch to a cruelty-free lifestyle. She is certainly passionate about her beliefs, but she never evolves into a "holier than thou" preachy tone. With kindness in every word, it is hard to not be swayed. I have had the good fortune of taking a few workshops with her in the past and I can attest that the woman is a living example of compassion in action. That same spirit shines through beautifully in this book. Most yogis that I have met over the years do practice a vegetarian diet. And although I have practiced yoga for many years, I am a rather lax vegetarian. After reading this book, Gannon has influenced me to start changing my ways. I know it will take time, but with her words in the back of my mind, it may just become a bit more easy.

Insightful and a gift to all students and teachers of yoga

Every yoga teacher and student should read this book. It is informative, insightful, and best of all, it relates a vegetarian/vegan diet to all five of Master Patanjali's yamas. Usually, only ahimsa (not causing pain) is linked to a veggie diet. But Gannon gives reasons that maybe you had yet to think about...GO Vegan! Thank you for this.

A must-read if you want to evolve yourself and the world we live in!

Sharon Gannon is one of the most inspiring teachers of our times. This book is for yoga teachers, yoga students and anyone interested in living a more compassionate and meaningful life. It give practical advice and explains the contradiction of calling yourself a yogi while participating in the cruel meat and dairy industry. It is inspiring and empowering as it demonstrates that each of us can and does make a difference. With every choice we make, every item we buy, we are voting for our future and the future of our planet. Read it and buy it for your friends. Let us change the world together, one bite at a time!